Meaning of name Garance
The first name Garance comes from the Germanic "wranta" and refers to the name of a herbaceous plant whose root is red and comes from warm and temperate regions. This first name from the revolutionary calendar is in the top 200 national. It is carried by about 7,000 people today. Garance is celebrated on Holy Flower Day, October 5th.

History of the first name
In the 14th century, Saint Fleur, patron saint of Saint Garance, devoted her life to caring for the sick. The root of this plant is known for its red dye called "red madder". This color was long attributed to the uniforms of French soldiers from 1815 to 1915. Judging too clairvoyant the state decided to remove "red madder" clothing soldiers. After that first name was spread and was awarded in 1945, after the broadcast of Marcel Carné's film "The Children of Paradise", where one of the characters is called Garance.

Character of madder
Garance is a friendly and persevering woman at work. On a daily basis, she is very attached to her family and feels safe with them. In love Garance is a mysterious person and loves to seduce.
 

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